Research Team Offers Healthy Take on Workplace Wellness Programs

In a national survey of workplace wellness programs in municipal governments, researchers from The University of Texas at Dallas identified five best practices that reduced health care costs and improved productivity.

…The UT Dallas team identified five components of successful programs that reduced health care costs and improved productivity:

Workplace safety education and awareness programs are significant factors. Conscientious employees who understand risk help to prevent injuries and subsequent hospitalizations, Kiel said.